… already in progress! Here is a partial list of the discounts you will find at Click! right now, through January 25th:
- everything at least 10% off
- handbags 25% off
- decorative glass 20% off
- tampopo “chrysanthemum” plates 50% off
- vases by Kenneth Wingard 50% off
- sake sets 20% off
- decorative ceramics 20% off
- plushie monsters 20% off
- Bowls by Lollipop pottery 30% off
- candles 20% off
- clocks 20% off
- organic cotton robe and slippers set 50% off
- Smersh Design jewelry 15% off
- and a handful of items here on our website
• Posted by John on December 30, 2008.
• Filed under: click, holidays, in store, on web, sale
• Tags: sale
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Along with most retailers, we’re heading into sale season, or as they say in Italy, “Saldi”. Sadly we won’t be walking the streets of Rome and Milan for the January sales this year, but you can walk the streets of West Seattle and find some pretty good bargains.
Speaking of Italy, the Italian leather handbags are 25% off, as are the Orla Kiely and Highway bags. Ceramics by Kenneth Wingard are half price, along with all holiday decorations and cards. All of our candles, clocks, and sake sets are 20% off. And everything else in the store is 10% off. Several other items will be getting bigger discounts as the sale goes on, so come in to see what is still available.
We are now returning to our regular hours, already in progress:
- Tues — Fri, noon — 7pm
- Sat/Sun, 11am — 5pm
- closed Mondays
We will also close early (3pm) New Year’s Eve and be closed New Year’s Day.
• Posted by John on December 27, 2008.
• Filed under: click, holidays, in store, on web, sale
• Tags: hours, sale
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Thank you all for making your way out to Click! throughout 2008 and especially during “Holiday Snowpocalypse — Revenge of the Flurries”. John and I wish you all much joy and merrimaking.
Roost snowflake ornament ornamenting Click! customer Stephanie’s tinsel tree. So pretty!
• Posted by Frances on December 24, 2008.
• Filed under: click, holidays, snow days
• Tags: snow days
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The original holiday hours post has fallen pretty low on this page, so here’s an update. We are open today and tomorrow, December 22 and 23rd, 11am until 7pm. The 24th we’re staying open until 3pm, or until the guys doing their last minute shopping stop coming in, whichever comes first (last year it was around 5pm).
We’ll be closed the 25th and 26th for Christmas and Boxing Day, and will be closed again New Year’s Day (and will close early — 3pm — on the 31st).
Since we live so close to the store, we are always open on snow days!
• Posted by John on December 22, 2008.
• Filed under: click, holidays, in store, snow days
• Tags: holiday hours, snow days
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Click! is open today, despite the weather that seems to be shutting down much of our town. So bundle up and come on down… we’ll have coffee and hot cocoa. The snow plow just went by, and cars seem to be going down California Ave with no problems. We plan to go ahead with our open house tonight, which you can read about in our newsletter (subscribe here).
Added bonus: the special tonight (scheduled from 6 to 9pm) is a $5 gift card for Mission with every purchase over $50 and 15% off all purchases over $100, but we’ve decided to make that an all day thing. No telling when we might pop that first bottle of prosecco!
• Posted by John on December 18, 2008.
• Filed under: click, holidays, in store, sale, snow days
• Tags: party, sale, snow days
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As recently reported in a story in the Seattle Times, we are a drop-off site for the Women’s Shelter Jewelry Project, a program started by our former studio partner Micki Lippe. Drop off your unwanted jewelry at Click!, in any condition, and a group of jewelers from the Seattle Metals Guild will love it into shape and donate it to a number of different charities, most of which assist women who are victims of domestic violence or are otherwise disadvantaged.
As Micki says in the Times article, “Something as simple as a pair of earrings or a brooch can brighten a mood or make a woman feel special”, and this is an easy way to cheer up someone who really needs it.
• Posted by John on December 14, 2008.
• Filed under: click, holidays, reduce reuse recycle
• Tags: charity, jewelry
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The local snow flurries and chilly weather are not slowing us down. Even up here at the top of the hill, the roads are pretty clear, and it’s warm and cheery in the store. 
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The opening party for Megan Bailey was a huge success. Her show Length Wise came together just in time, defying every technical challenge that was put in her way. Having been told that it couldn’t be done, she blew everyone away with Crocodile, a seven piece spread in which each scale was painstakingly illustrated.
Megan’s work is about line and form, and it is about animals that are at once figurative and very literal. She started with a series of small 4″x4″ blocks, and soon found herself working larger, as in the series of Albatross images entitled “Bird Parts”:
Megan has been our graphic designer for the last year (remember our anniversary cupcake?), and we are thrilled to be hosting her first art show. She has priced the work to be very accessible, and we expect the pieces to move quickly.
If you do not live in the Seattle area, please call or email for sizes and pricing. Note that all of the images here link to larger versions.
• Posted by John on December 13, 2008.
• Filed under: art, click, holidays, in store
• Tags: animals, art, birds, Our Favorite Design Sites, screen print
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I’ll bet you’ve been wondering, “what are Click’s hours during the holiday season?” Well, wonder no more; starting Dec. 1st, we’re open seven days a week.
- Monday — Friday 11am — 7pm
- Saturday/Sunday 11am — 6pm
- Dec. 24th 11am — 3pm
- closed Dec. 25th and 26th for Christmas and Boxing Day
Also, we will be open late on Thursdays (until 9pm) for special events, so come join us for festive holiday shopping!
• Posted by John on December 8, 2008.
• Filed under: click, holidays, in store
• Tags: holiday hours, special events
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Here at Click!, we love an excuse to throw a party. Holiday season? Heck, let’s throw three.
This Thursday, Dec. 4, will be the first of our three Late Night Thursdays. Each week we will be staying open late and serving refreshments while offering a special discount from 6 to 9pm. This week we will be giving 15% off all holiday decorations, ornaments, and cards. Everyone puts this stuff on sale after the holidays are over, but you need it now, and you need an excuse to get out of the house, have a glass of wine with us, and pay attention to what your spouse/friend/family member is not-so-subtly fawning over.
• Posted by John on December 3, 2008.
• Filed under: click, holidays, in store, sale
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The name pretty much says it all. These cards are delightfully offensive… you probably don’t want to send one of these to your mother, but you’ve undoubtedly got a few people on your list who would appreciate them.
We’ve got singles and packs of several designs that are equally offensive, including cards for other occasions, like birthdays and new babies.
• Posted by John on .
• Filed under: click, holidays, in store
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One of our favorite local blogs is West Seattle based Mixed Greens. With a focus on local food, a philosophy of sustainability, and beautiful photography, the gals at Mixed Greens provide recipes, sources for local produce, and some great musings.
Now they’ve published their first calendar!
Each page is 4 1/4″ x 11″, printed on 100% post consumer recycled fiber photo paper with fine archival ink and is held together with a magnet clip for hanging. They’ve printed recipes on the back 2 cards for easy reference and storage. We have them at Click! for $21 — a great gift with local roots.
• Posted by John on November 29, 2008.
• Filed under: click, eco-friendly, in store, reduce reuse recycle
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It was with some amount of hesitance that we began decorating the store for the holidays in early November. But hey — people need to have their ornaments on hand for when the decorating season officially begins, and we’re just here to help. Really.
Santa Lucia Boxed Ornament Set/27 • $42
So… ornaments. San Francisco based Roost brings us these fantastic balsa-wood snowflakes. There are three each of 9 individual designs. The bonus is that they come in a sturdy, beautiful box for festive giving and easy storage. Look for them on our holiday postcard.
Schmukka (Ornaments from Germany) • $12.50 each.
And while everyone loves snowflakes, leave it to the Germans to give us sheep, stars, angels, trees, and moose:
ornaments made simply of wood and felt. As one young customer said last weekend, “Just like Grandma, direct and to the point.” We think they also exhibit a subtle sense of humor.
Balsa Wood Trees • $36 – $56
Silver Plated Snowflakes and Garland • $30 – $38
More great design from our friends at Roost. If your abode is small and cozy — voila! Decorate one of these sweeties for the holidays and then blissfully store them at the bottom of your sock drawer for next year — they pack flat. If your dining room table will be seating 15 for a holiday meal, set a few trees on the table to welcome the spirit of the season. Note the gift boxes at the bottom in the photo — $2.50 and the perfect way to surprise someone with some Smersh Design Jewelry. 
• Posted by John on November 25, 2008.
• Filed under: click, holidays, in store
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I’ve noticed that people really are shopping early this year so I’ve decided to help out by writing a series of “list” blogs, starting with this group of stocking stuffers. The art of giving the perfect gift is a difficult one to perfect, but we’re here to help.The ever popular ENVIROSAX BAG • $9.50 Open they measure 19.5″ by 16.5″, rolled up, a mere 3.5″ by 1.5″. Everyone who has one loves them. Love is good. Reusing bags is good. Give them to everyone you know. World peace will soon manifest itself all over the planet as a result of your wise and generous gifting.
BOOK DARTS • $8.50 Not just the page, mark the actual line that you want to get back to. It’s no longer necessary to beat up the poor book by bending page corners and marking it all up with those hideous highlighter colors. A nice little tin of 50 archivally correct Book Darts will make the avid readers on your list very content.
ORLA KIELY FLIP BOOKS • $5.25 Just the perfect place to jot down a few thoughts, a grocery list or the phone number of that cute guy you met at the grocery store. Interestingly, they pair up really well with any of our Orla Kiely handbags (which do not fit into the “under $10″ category). 
DOG AND CAT MAGNETS • $9.00/set of four There are Dog people and there are Cat people. We have Dog magnets and Cat magnets by local designers Three by Three. Any gift that takes care of a category is useful around the holidays. We hope this “themed” gift idea helps you check a few people off your list. (FYI, we also carry lots of 3 x 3 magnet boards, hooks and picture frames. They are all reasonably priced and really cool.)
TEA LIGHTS • TAPERS • $8.50 Really a catch all gift around this time of year. We get our beeswax candles from our friends at Bluecorn Naturals in Colorado. They burn clean, come in yummy colors; Pistachio, Ruby and Creme.
There will be more handy lists to come…it’s that time of year.
• Posted by Frances on November 21, 2008.
• Filed under: click, holidays, in store, reduce reuse recycle
• Tags: candles, cats, dogs, gifts under $10, magnets, notebooks, shopping bags, stocking stuffers
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If are a graphic designer, or if you know anyone who is, you need to know about these mugs. Inspired by the color reference chart that every designer lives by, each mug is a swatch of color with the corresponding Pantone® reference number printed below.
Mugs are $16 each or $125 for a set of ten assorted, and are available in store and on our e-commerce site, under tabletop.
• Posted by John on November 14, 2008.
• Filed under: click, in store, on web
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It seems like bamboo is having a major revival right now. People are recognizing it as a renewable resource — perhaps too renewable if you’ve ever had it growing in your yard! Anugrah makes these floor coverings in several colors, in 2′x3′ ($37) and 4′x6′ ($96). The “rugs” have a non-slip backing, and are very easy to clean. 
Anugrah also makes an amazing undulating bamboo room divider that can be curved into almost any shape, and rolled up when not in use (6′ high, 8′ wide, $262). We have them in a dark brown and a blond bamboo color.
• Posted by John on November 1, 2008.
• Filed under: click, eco-friendly, in store
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Join us and the other Admiral District businesses as we open our doors to the little ghosts and goblins from 3-6pm Friday, October 31. Parents can grab a coupon for future Click! visits while the kids load up on sugary treats. Download the map of participating businesses here.
• Posted by John on October 30, 2008.
• Filed under: click, holidays, in store
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We nearly forgot to post this image from the other night at Karen Derby‘s opening on the West Seattle Art Walk. She made some new friends that night: the monsters from Monster Factory, who are new in the store and looking for good homes.
Karen’s photography is still up on our walls, so be sure to check it out when you come to visit the monsters!
• Posted by John on October 21, 2008.
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We mentioned these earlier this year, but want to have an image at the top of the blog as many people probably saw these in today’s Seattle Times. (UPDATE: here‘s the link.) Please call or email to order, or come by and see them in person!
These hanging lamps are made in Costa Rica by artisan Hennig Dyes from sustainably harvested plantation pine. There are two sizes and they come complete with wiring for either temporary (plug/switch) or permanent (“hard-wired”) installation. But the best thing is how warm and cozy the light is… even the cool light of a compact florescent bulb is warmed to a very pleasant glow. Small (pictured) $120, large $205.
• Posted by John on October 11, 2008.
• Filed under: click, eco-friendly, in store
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When we heard about Karen’s accident we were shocked. Karen used to work with us at Click! We know her to be a very focused individual who set high standards for herself whatever the task.
While we constructed jewelry, she and I had conversations about riding and her bikes — a Kawasaki and a Harley. She is passionate. I particularly remember how long it took Karen to leave work. There was ritual; the jacket, the chaps, the hair pulled back, the helmet and the bike warming up. It seemed to take forever, but none of it was optional and she took care with each step.
We’re so glad to see that Karen has made such amazing progress since her accident. We are also glad to have her and her photography at Click! She will be joining us sometime after 6:30pm for the West Seattle Artwalk so come by, wish her well and take a look at her wonderful photography.
BTW, Click! will not take any commission on the sale of her work. 100% of each sale goes into her pocket for expenses during rehabilitation. So consider a purchase (cash or check, please). We will also have envelopes available if you would like to make a donation directly to the account set up by her friends to help her out. Friends Of Karen Derby, Account Number 3622621070, at any Wells Fargo Bank.
Hope to see you!
Also, we mentioned this all in our newsletter, which you can view here. And you can sign up over here.
• Posted by Frances on October 8, 2008.
• Filed under: art, in store
• Tags: donations, Karen Derby, photography, West Seattle Artwalk, West Seattle Blog
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